LAW SCHOOL?
“When you don’t know what to do, look for the peace of God in your decision[s].”
- Dr. Aretha Wilson
If I could categorize this season of my life it would be called “The Re-route”. I thought I had it all figured out. Then boom, my plan for after graduation turns upside down.
For a year, I questioned if law school was part of my future after college. It was never my childhood dream to become a lawyer. As a career goal I thought it was too typical of a black woman’s dream. However, I knew that working in the court room was where I wanted to be. I had a passion for law and that was all. I was intrigued by the terminology and the history of cases that become precedent followed by the entire world. On the other hand, Law school was another thing. Child, I prayed to God for clarity about it for months. I wanted to know if this was part of His will for me, but that’s another story for another day.
Applying to law schools and potentially being a a first generation law student was terrifying. I knew nothing about the application process, the LSAT or the top 14 schools in the country. I just knew I needed a plan I’d be intrested in after I graduate. I decided to invest into this process. I listened to podcast after podcast, watched youtube videos, connected with law students, law professors, and attorneys. The craziest part is that I still didn’t have it all figured out. My Road 2 Law tested me. It tested my faith, patience, and my heart. After submitting my applications I still didn’t figure out whether my heart was drawn to law school, but I will never regret taking the leap of faith and applying.
Although deny letters may have altered the path, the destination remain the same. It doesn’t mean that law school isn’t an option later on in life because rejection is God’s redirection. Knowing that He’s guiding me, I’m at peace with the way it turned out. So fellow dreamers, don’t give up on your career goals because of the reroute of your journey. God has already defined your destiny!
